Keychron K3
KeychronReleased 2023
K3
65/100
75% ISO-FRHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (78/100)
- Strong customisability (69/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (61/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the K3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardISO-FR · ISO · ANSI
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery1550 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · ABS
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · White · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowK3 vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera
K3VA87M Beijing Opera
| KeychronK3This page | VarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Build quality | 61 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Performance | 63 /100 | 76 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum · ABSBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
